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Snowbound: DreamWorks artists tackle a new challenge in Shrek the Halls: snow.(CGI)

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| November 01, 2007 | Moltenbrey, Karen | COPYRIGHT 2007 PennWell Publishing Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

According to the holiday carol, someone is dreaming of a white Christmas. This season, Shrek, Fiona, the kids, Donkey, and Puss In Boots are dreaming of one too, as they get ready to experience an unforgettable Christmas. In the made-for-television special Shrek the Halls, airing this month on ABC, Shrek's murky swampland is transformed into a snowy, glistening winter wonderland, thanks to the digital artists at DreamWorks, who worked their own holiday magic to accomplish this task.

The half-hour show is a continuation of this past May's Shrek the Third, as the ogre is ready to finally sit back, relax, and enjoy his happily ever after with his new family. But can ...

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